BOM Hosts Dinner at NPMA Legislative Day

Attendees had plenty of time for networking and camaraderie during Black Ownership Matters’ annual dinner.

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Members of Black Ownership Matters met for dinner and networking on March 16, 2026, during NPMA Legislative Day in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON — Members of Black Ownership Matters met for their 6th Annual Legislative Day Dinner on March 16 and enjoyed a night of networking, business insights and great food.

 

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Sterling Barbour, president of Revolution National Pest Council and a board member of Black Ownership Matters, welcomes attendees to a dinner and networking event at 2026 NPMA Legislative Day.

Sterling Barbour, president of Revolution National Pest Council and a board member of Black Ownership Matters, kicked off the evening at Bobby Van's Grill by welcoming attendees and encouraging them to spend time talking with others about growing their businesses.

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Steve Johnson, a business and sales consultant, spoke at Black Ownership Matters’ dinner during 2026 NPMA Legislative Day.

The event featured guest speaker and business consultant Steve Johnson, owner of Atlas Opportunity Partners, who reminded attendees that generating revenue money is the most important part of driving a business. “Sales is the one thing you cannot be bad at,” he said.

Black Ownership Matters’ mission is to promote Black ownership of pest control companies by providing financial guidance, business resources, employee development, mentorship and community support.

Learn more about the organization at www.blackownershipmatters.org.